“Our Army is serving a Nation at war. The war requires that elements of our national power be applied in a broad, unyielding, and relentless campaign. This campaign will not be short; it will require deep and enduring commitment. Our Army is a proud member of the Joint Force expertly serving our nation and its citizens as we continuously strive toward new goals and improve performance. Our individual and organizational approach to our duties and tasks must reflect the seriousness and sense of urgency characteristic of an Army at war. Our soldiers and our nation deserve nothing less. This is not business as usual.”

General Peter J. Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff

This article first appeared in Small Arms Review V9N1 (October 2005)and was posted online on April 12, 2013